Which is the best and most delicious pistachio?

Various flavors and varieties of delicious pistachio are available around the world. Pistachios are generally categorized by region of cultivation. It is important to note that each country has its own type of pistachio, but the main characteristics are the color, flavor, size, cultivation process, and quality.

The pistachio tree is one of Iran’s most important crops and the largest one.

Iranians are proud of the many varieties of delicious delicious pistachios they grow, each with its own characteristics and taste.

The reason for the excellent pistachio taste

There is no doubt that Iranian pistachios are of high quality, which is why they are so tasty. In order for Iranian delicious pistachio to be tasty, it has to be high-quality, and having high-quality Iranian pistachio enables it to be good. The pistachio trees in Iran are usually planted between 800 and 2000 meters above sea level, making the day and night contrasts and differences in air pressure large. This results in better sap concentration and movement. 

Due to this factor, Iranian pistachios have become some of the world’s best pistachios. Despite Iran’s pistachio production being considerably smaller than the United States, the United States is the world’s largest producer. Pistachios from Iran seem to be taking advantage of these competitions (taste and taste) to boost their market share.

What are the types of Iranian pistachios?

In many parts of the world, pistachios are among the most popular nuts. There are a number of pistachio cultivars grown in Iran, belonging to the species Pistacia vera, which is a domestic species. A large number of male genotypes can be found in Iran, but more than 70 female pistachio cultivars exist. Pistachios of Kaleh Ghochi, Akbari, Ahmad Aghaei, and Fandghi varieties are some of the most renowned types in Iran.

What is the most delicious type of pistachios?

✔ One of the most delicious types of Iranian pistachio is the Ahmad Aghaei pistachio, which comes in various varieties. In Iran and around the world, this type of pistachio, which has an elongated shape, is the most delicious because of the abundant fat content.

✔ Among all the pistachio types, hazelnut pistachios are the most exported and consumed domestically. One kilo of hazelnut pistachios contains more pistachios than any other type of pistachio. They are round and small in appearance.

✔ There is no comparison between the ram’s head pistachio and other pistachios in terms of size or shape.

▶ If you want to know more about the properties of pistachios, read the article “Pistachios Have Many Health Benefits“.

Types of pistachios in Iran

Hazelnut pistachio

Hazelnut pistachio is one of the types of Iranian pistachios that is known by this name because of its appearance. This type of pistachio has a pleasant taste and is used in the preparation of various nuts and sweets.

Features of Hazelnut pistachio:

• Appearance: Round and smaller than other types of pistachios
• Taste: Pleasant and mild
• Kernel color: Green with a red shell
• Size: Small and fine
• Application: Preparation of various nuts, sweets, pistachio powder and pistachio products

Types of Hazelnut pistachios:

Hazelnut pistachios include two main types:

• Kaleghouchi pistachio: One of the most famous types of Hazelnut pistachios that is known by this name because of its appearance.
• Ohadi pistachio: Another type of Hazelnut pistachio that is very popular because of its taste and flavor.

Advantages of Hazelnut pistachios:

• Affordable price: Hazelnut pistachios have a more reasonable price than other types of pistachios.
• Widely used: Hazelnut pistachios are widely used in the food industry due to their small size and mild taste.
• Nutritional properties: Hazelnut pistachios, like other types of pistachios, are rich in nutrients and antioxidants.

Important points when buying hazelnut pistachios:

• Pay attention to the color and size of the pistachios.
• Buy pistachios from reputable centers.
• Pay attention to the expiration date and packaging of the pistachios.

Finally, hazelnut pistachios are one of the popular types of Iranian pistachios that are of interest to many consumers due to their pleasant taste, reasonable price and wide range of uses.

Almond pistachio

Almond pistachios are a type of Iranian pistachio that is known by this name because of its resemblance to almonds. This type of pistachio has a stronger taste than hazelnut pistachios and is used in the preparation of various nuts and foods.

Almond pistachio characteristics:

• Appearance: elongated and similar to almonds
• Taste: strong and hearty
• Kernel color: green with a red shell
• Size: medium to large
• Use: preparing various nuts, sweets, desserts and pistachio products

Types of almond pistachios:

Almond pistachios themselves include three main types:

• Akbari pistachio: One of the most luxurious and expensive types of almond pistachios, known for its large size and excellent taste.
• Ahmad Aghaei pistachio: This type of pistachio is also a high-quality type of almond pistachio, which has many fans due to its desirable taste and reasonable price.
• White pistachio nuts: This type of pistachio is particularly popular due to the light color of its shell and the sweet taste of its kernel.

Benefits of almond pistachios:

• Excellent taste: Almond pistachios are one of the most popular types of pistachios among consumers due to their strong and hearty taste.
• Nutritional properties: Like other types of pistachios, almond pistachios are rich in nutrients and antioxidants that are very beneficial for the health of the body.
• Wide range of uses: Almond pistachios are widely used in the food industry and in the preparation of various foods due to their beautiful taste and appearance.

Pistachio Kale Gouchi

Kalehgouchi pistachio is one of the most popular Iranian pistachios, but of course this popularity is not limited to Iran only. A large part of the pistachio production is exported to European countries. This pistachio is known for being large and of course expensive! The ram’s head pistachio is round and large in appearance, and its kernel is larger than other pistachios. The top color of this red pistachio is gray and the color of its skin is relatively dark white. Since ram’s head pistachios are large, there are fewer of them per kilo, but despite this, its large size and round shape have made it very popular in the market. The taste of ram head pistachio is also very delicious.

Kaleh Ghochi pistachio is one of the most popular types of pistachios in Iran, which has many fans due to its coarseness, pleasant taste and beautiful appearance. Here are some of the features of this type of pistachio:

Appearance features:

• Shape: Round and hazelnut-shaped
• Size: Large and heavy
• Skin: Dull white
• Pen: Red
• Taste features:

Very delicious and delicious taste

Other features:

• High percentage of being sweet
• One of the most luxurious types of delicious pistachio
• High commercial and export value
• Late to ripen and late to flower

Pistachio Ahmad Aghaei

One of the types of Iranian pistachio is Ahmad Aghaei pistachio. The high yield and the relatively short time required for fruiting have made it one of the best export pistachios in the country. The color of the skin of this product is white and its core is also red. This pistachio, with its amazing taste, is the first word not only in Iran, but also in the world markets.

Ahmed Aghaei’s pistachio is also known as Long Pistachio in the world, and of course it has many fans because of the smiling faces; It means that the smiling gap of this pistachio is the same and the same size on both sides of the back and abdomen. Ahmad Aghaei pistachio has a lower price compared to Kale Ghochi pistachio and Akbari pistachio; But it has a higher price than hazelnut pistachios.

Appearance:

• Shape: elongated and almond-shaped
• Size: medium to large
• Skin: bone-white
• Pen: pale red or jade green

Taste:

Sweet and delicious taste

Other characteristics:

• High percentage of sweetness
• Early and productive
• High resistance to heat
• Suitable for export

Important points:

Ahmad Aghaei pistachio was first identified in the village of Ahmadiyeh Noq, Rafsanjan.

This type of pistachio is offered in two forms: raw and salted.

Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is harvested earlier than other types of pistachios due to its early maturity.

Akbari Pistachio

Akbari pistachio is one of the most luxurious and expensive types of pistachios in Iran, which has many fans all over the world due to its unique characteristics. Here are some of the characteristics of this type of pistachio:

Appearance characteristics:

• Shape: elongated and almond-shaped, with almost the same ends
• Size: large and the longest type of Iranian pistachio
• Skin: dark cream bone
• Pen: purple brown

Taste characteristics:

• Very delicious and pleasant taste

Other characteristics:

• High percentage of smiling
• Late maturity and late flowering
• High commercial and export value
• Relatively high resistance to heat

If you want to know how to use pistachios, read the article “Uses of pistachios, What goes well with pistachio dessert“.

Comparison of Iranian pistachios with foreign pistachios

Pistachios are cultivated all over the world and therefore can be very diverse and different in terms of quality and taste. The pistachio tree is a resistant tree that survives in complex weather conditions. Of course, the same weather has a great impact on the quality of pistachios and the difference between Iranian pistachios and foreign pistachios. Iran has diverse weather conditions and different types of pistachios are cultivated in different cities of Iran. In this way, our country is known as one of the largest pistachio producing countries in the world. However, since 2025, using modern agricultural methods, the United States has been able to achieve a great growth in pistachio production and has taken the first place in the production of this product.

Iranian pistachio with variety and high quality has occupied a large amount of pistachio production and export, and the taste and color of this product has made it an indicator for measuring the quality of pistachio in other countries of the world. In addition, the variety of Iranian pistachios is very large, and its four export examples include Fandghi pistachio, Akbari pistachio, Kale Ghochi pistachio and Ahmad Aghaei pistachio, which account for a large share of exports to foreign countries. This variety of pistachio in Iran reaches more than 60 types, while the American pistachio exists in only 3 or 4 types. Iranian pistachios have great advantages over foreign pistachios, which you can refer to in the article we have written about the difference between Iranian pistachios and foreign pistachios.

Where to buy good and delicious pistachios?

Choosing good and delicious pistachios depends on various factors, including the type of pistachio, its freshness, taste, and quality. To buy quality pistachios, you can pay attention to the following points:

Important tips for buying pistachios:

Pay attention to the appearance of pistachios: Fresh and quality pistachios have a healthy and unblemished appearance. Avoid buying pistachios with cracked, stained, or moldy skin.

Pay attention to the color of the pistachio kernel: The color of the pistachio kernel indicates its freshness and quality. Fresh pistachio kernels are light green or reddish-purple. Avoid buying pistachios whose kernels are pale or dark.

Pay attention to the taste and smell of pistachios: Fresh pistachios have a pleasant taste and smell. Avoid buying pistachios that have an unpleasant taste and smell.

Buy from reputable stores: To ensure the quality of pistachios, it is better to buy from reputable and well-known stores.

Where can we buy good pistachios?

To buy high-quality pistachios, you can visit Tida Saffron Company. Tida Saffron Company, with a long history in the field of producing and supplying various types of dried fruits, including pistachios, offers its customers high-quality and high-quality products.

Features of Tida Saffron Pistachios:

• High quality: Tida Saffron procures its pistachios from the best pistachio orchards in Iran and maintains the quality and taste of the pistachios using modern processing methods.
• Product variety: Tida Saffron offers various types of pistachios, including Kaleh Ghochi pistachios, Ahmad Aghaei pistachios, and Akbari pistachios, Badami pistachios, Fandoghi Pistachios.
• Suitable packaging: Tida Saffron pistachios are offered in hygienic and suitable packaging that preserves the quality and freshness of the pistachios.
• Reasonable price: Tida Saffron satisfies its customers by providing high-quality dried fruit products at reasonable prices.

Why Tida Saffron?

• Long history in the field of producing and supplying dried fruits
• Supplying products from the best pistachio orchards in Iran
• Using modern processing methods
• Hygienic and appropriate packaging
• Affordable and competitive prices

How to buy Pistachios from Tida?

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